Council Agenda - Regular Meeting 02/08/2022 09:00 AM

CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B.H. "Skip" Henderson, III, Presiding

INVOCATION: Offered by Rev. Earnestine Campbell at Epworth United Methodist Church of Columbus, Georgia

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson

MINUTES

1.Approval of minutes for the January 25, 2022 Council Meeting.

UPDATE:

2.An update on COVID-19

PROCLAMATIONS:

3.PROCLAMATION: David M. Helms Day

RECEIVING: David M. Helms
4.PROCLAMATION: Will Johnson Day

RECEIVING: Will Johnson

RESOLUTION

5.Authorizing the acceptance of donations in support of “The Dream Lives,” Dr. Martin Luther King, JR. (MLK) Commemoration Event.

REQUESTS FOR AUTHORIZATION:

6.Request Authorization for Departmental Audit of the Public Works Department from Donna McGinnis, Forensic Auditor

PRESENTATIONS:

7.FY21 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) (Presented by Miller Edwards, External Auditors, Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC)
8.Columbus Celebrates AARP Age-Friendly Designation (Presented by Kay Sibetta, AARP Georgia State Office)
9.Cure Violence Assessment Summary Review (Presented by Dr Asante Hilts, Reggie Lewis, Keith Dunnigan, Jerome Lawson, Cedric Hill and Cedric Hill II)

CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA

ORDINANCES

1.2nd Reading- REZN-11-21-2094: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to change certain boundaries of a district located at 1163 Henry Avenue (parcel # 184-024-013) from NC (Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning District to GC (General Commercial) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Continued from 1-25-22)(Councilor Huff)
2.2nd Reading- An Ordinance amending the budgets for the Fiscal Year 2022 by appropriating amounts in each fund for various operational activities.(Budget Review Committee)
3.2nd Reading- An ordinance granting to Liberty Utilities (Peach State Natural Gas) Corp., its successors and assigns, a franchise to provide the consolidated government of Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia, with natural gas service, and the right to construct, maintain, and operate a system of gas mains and service pipes for the purpose of transmitting and distributing gas in, upon, across, along and under the highways, streets, avenues, roads, alleys, lanes, ways, utility easements, parkways and other public grounds of the consolidated government of Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia; and for other purposes. (Mayor Pro Tem)
4.1st Reading- REZN-11-21-2151:An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 1104 Leslie Drive / 3276 Victory Drive (parcel # 044-001-007 / 044-001-010 / 045-001-002 / 045-001-017) from RMF1 (Residential Multifamily 1) & GC (General Commercial) Zoning Districts to PUD (Planned Use Development) Zoning District.(Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.(Councilor Woodson)
5.1st Reading- REZN-11-21-2155: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 7217 Warm Springs Road (parcel # 109-001-008A) from GC (General Commercial) Zoning District to RMF2 (Residential Multifamily 2) Zoning District.(Planning Department and PAC recommend approval) (Mayor Pro Tem)
6.1st Reading- REZN-12-21-2347:An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 2807 Bradley Circle (parcel # 007-006-015) from RMF2 (Residential Multifamily 2) Zoning District to SFR4 (Single Family Residential 4) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval) (Councilor Woodson)
7.1st Reading- REZN-12-21-2348:An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 5339 Thomason Avenue (parcel # 188-017-007) from SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2) Zoning District to NC (Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning District with conditions. Planning Department recommends conditional approval. PAC recommends approval)(Councilor Garrett)
8.1st Reading- An Ordinance enacting a districting plan for Columbus, Georgia’s Council seats; and for other purposes. (continued on 1st Reading from 12-07-21 and 1-11-22)(Columbus Districting Commission)

RESOLUTIONS

9.A Resolution authorizing Sunday sales of alcoholic beverages at all on-premises locations within Columbus on Sunday, February 13, 2022. (Mayor Pro-Tem)
10.A Resolution of the Council of Columbus, Georgia authorizing the preparation of a Notice of Sale, a Preliminary Official Statement, the acceptance of bids for the sale of General Obligation Sales Tax Bonds, Series 2022, and for other purposes. (Mayor Pro-Tem)
11.A Resolution authorizing the execution of Federal Aviation Administration Airport Rescue Grant NO. 3-13-0035-052-2022. (Request of Columbus Airport Commission)
12.A Resolution authorizing execution of FAA Concessions Rent Relief Airport Rescue Grant No. 3-13-0035-053-2022 (Request of Columbus Airport Commission)

PUBLIC AGENDA

1.Mr. William Fry, representing Columbus Community Orchestra, Re: Information on the Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Concert.
2.Ms. Theresa El-Amin, representing Southern Anti-Racism Network, Re: Crime Prevention Department and Cure Violence accountability.
3.Ms. Cynthia Stubbs, Re: Community gang stalking.
4.Mr. Bobby Jones, Re: Difference in fees in yard waste collection (in bulk) when delivering to landfill compared to fee charged for yard waste collection (in bulk) at residence.

CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA

1.FY2023 Family Connection Grant

Approval is requested to authorize the Columbus Consolidated Government to serve as Fiscal Agent, submit an application, and if approved, accept funds from the Georgia Department of Human Services for a Family Connection grant in the amount of $50,000, or as otherwise awarded, with no local match required, and to amend the Family Connection Fund 0985 by the amount of the grant awarded.
2.GEMA Emergency Management Performance Grant and American Rescue Plan Act award

Approval is requested for the acceptance of a grant in the amount of $25,000, or as otherwise awarded, with no local match required, from GEMA/HS from the Emergency Management Performance Grant and American Rescue Plan Act (EMPG-ARPA) for Emergency Management, amend the Multi-governmental Fund by the amount of the award, and allocate funding for the upgrade of the Emergency Management warning siren system software.
3.Lease Agreement with Family Holdings Sub, LLC for 31,501+/- square feet at 2100 Comer Ave. for the Superior Court of Muscogee County

Approval is requested to enter into a lease agreement with Family Holdings Sub, LLC for 31,501+/- square feet at 2100 Comer Ave. for the Superior Court of Muscogee County.

PURCHASES

A.Bomb Robot for Sheriff's Office (GSA Cooperative Purchase)
B.Preventative Maintenance for the Fingerprint/Mugshot Livescan Plus Hardware and Software System for Sheriff's Office
C.Small Asphalt Truck (Mini Patcher) for Public Works – Sourcewell Cooperative Purchase
D.Reimbursement to the Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia for Termite Damage Repairs at Legacy Terrace Apartments
E.Add-On - Anchor Tenants for Concession & Retail Services/Columbus Civic Center II (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 22-0012

UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS

A.Crime Prevention Program Update - Seth Brown, Crime Prevention Director
B.Uptown Parking Pay Stations - Lisa Goodwin, Deputy City Manager
C.Infrastructure Update - Pam Hodge, Deputy City Manager
D.SPLOST Update - Pam Hodge, Deputy City Manager
E.2022 TSPLOST Update - Pam Hodge, Deputy City Manager
F.Redistricting Update - Pam Hodge, Deputy City Manager

BID ADVERTISEMENT

CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA

ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED

1.Resolution cancelling the March 1, 2022 and April 5, 2022 Proclamation Sessions.
2.Travel Authorization Request for Councilor Toyia Tucker to attend the 2022 ACCG’s Legislative Breakfast.
3.Letter from Susan McWhirter, Chairperson Board of Trustees advising that the Medical Center Hospital Authority voted to elect Mr. Rodney Mahone to fill the unexpired term of Dr. Michael Gorum. (The Council may confirm this appointment.)
4.Minutes of the following boards:

Board of Tax Assessors, #01-22 and #02-22

Building Authority, October 13 and November 4, 2021

Columbus Golf Authority, January 25, 2022

Housing Authority of Columbus, December 15, 2021

Mayor’s Commission on Reentry, January 20, 2022

Public Safety Advisory Commission, December 16, 2021

River Valley Regional Council, November 27, 2021

BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED

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1. MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING:
1. COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & CULTURAL LIAISON ENCOUNTERS (CIRCLE):
Akear Mewborn                                                                                                    (Mayor’s Appointment)

Does not desire reappointment

Term Expires: March 1, 2022

These are four-year terms. Board meets monthly.

Women: 6

                Senatorial District 15:   5

                Senatorial District 29:   5
1. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Rev. Joseph Baker                                                                                                    (Mayor’s Appointment)

Not Eligible to succeed

Term Expires: March 27, 2022

Christy Lemieux                                                                                                    (Mayor’s Appointment)

Not Eligible to succeed

Term Expires: March 27, 2022

Tricia Llewellyn Konan                                                                                    (Mayor’s Appointment)

Not Eligible to succeed

Term Expires: March 27, 2022

Mayor Henderson is nominating Ms. Tamika McKenzie to fill the seat of Tricia Llewellyn Konan.

These are three-year terms. Board meets the months of February, May, September and December.

Women: 8

                Senatorial District 15:   9

                Senatorial District 29:   4
1. CRIME PREVENTION BOARD:
Lane Jimmerson                                                                                                    (Mayor’s Appointment)

Eligible to succeed

Term Expires: March 31, 2022

LaRae Moore                                                                                                    (Mayor’s Appointment)

Not Eligible to succeed

Term Expires: March 31, 2022

Joseph M. LaBranche                                                                                   (Mayor’s Appointment)

(Fort Benning Liaison)

Not Eligible to succeed

Term Expires: March 31, 2022

Mayor Henderson is nominating Danny Arencibia for the seat of Ms. LaRae Moore.

These are three-year terms. Board meets monthly.

Women: 4

                Senatorial District 15:   2

                Senatorial District 29:   5
1. COUNCIL’S APPOINTMENT- READY FOR CONFIRMATION:
1. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS: Mr. Shaun Roberts was nominated to serve another term of office. (Councilor Woodson’s nominee) Term expires: March 31, 2025
1. BUILDING AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS: Ms. Olive Vidal-Kendall was nominated to serve another term of office. (Councilor Huff’s nominee) Term expires: March 24, 2024
1. BUILDING AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS: Mr. Christopher Smith was nominated to serve another term of office. (Mayor Pro Tem Allen’s nominee) Term expires: March 24, 2024
1. HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD: Mr. Alex Griggs was nominated to serve another term of office as the (Architect Representative). (Mayor Pro Tem Allen’s nominee) Term expires: January 31, 2025
1. PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARD: Mr. Willie Belfield, Jr. was nominated to succeed Ms. Tracy Walker as the (Alternate Member Two). (Councilor Tucker’s nominee) Term expires: December 31, 2024
1. PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION: Mr. Larry Derby was nominated to serve another term of office. (Councilor Woodson’s nominee) Term expires: March 31, 2025
1. PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION: Mr. Ralph King was nominated to serve another term of office. (Mayor Pro Tem Allen’s nominee) Term expires: March 31, 2025
1. COUNCIL’S APPOINTMENT- READY FOR CONFIRMATION:
1. ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD:
Dr. Rene LeFranc Open for Nominations

Resigned (Council’s Confirmation)

Veterinary Association

Term Expired: October 15, 2019

The Veterinary Association has submitted Dr. Scott McDermott to fill the unexpired term of Dr. Rene LeFranc.
1. COUNCIL DISTRICT SEAT APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING:
1. CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY BOARD:
Spencer Cantrell                                                                                                   (District 2- Davis)

Eligible to serve another term

Term Expires: March 1, 2022

Roeaster Coles                                                                                                   (District 3- Huff)

Not Eligible to serve another term

Term Expires: March 1, 2022

These are three-year terms. Board meets every other month.
1. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Tamika McKenzie                                                                                                    (District 5- Crabb)

(No longer resident of CD5)

Term Expires: March 27, 2022

John Partin                                                                                                                    (District 6- Allen)

Eligible to succeed

Term Expires: March 27, 2022

Barbara Chambers                                                                                                    (District 1- Barnes)

Not Eligible to succeed

Term Expires: March 27, 2022

Johnson Trawick                                                                                                    (District 8- Garrett)

Not Eligible to succeed

Term Expires: March 27, 2022

Danny Arencibia- Nominating Evan Collins                                   (District 10- House)

Not Eligible to succeed

Term Expires: March 27, 2022

These are three-year terms. Board meets the months of February, May, September and December.
1. RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD:
Lonnie Boyd                                                                                                                (District 1- Barnes)

Seat declared vacant

Term Expires: December 31, 2025

Latshia Stephens-Archibald                                                                                (District 3- Huff)

Seat declared vacant

                Term Expired: December 31, 2023

These are five-year terms. Board meets monthly.
1. COUNCIL’S APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS WOULD BE LISTED FOR THE NEXT MEETING:
1. ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD:
Lindsay Ellis                                                                                                                   Open for Nominations

No longer a resident                                                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

Term Expires: October 15, 2023

These are two-year terms. Board meets as needed.

Women: 7

                Senatorial District 15:   3

                Senatorial District 29:   5
1. COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & CULTURAL LIAISON ENCOUNTERS (CIRCLE):
Harry Underwood                                                                                                   Open for Nominations

Does not desire reappointment                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

Term Expires: March 1, 2022

Rose Spencer                                                                                                                   Open for Nominations

Not Eligible to serve another term                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

Term Expired: March 1, 2021

SarahAnn Arcila                                                                                                   Open for Nominations

Resigned                                                                                                                     (Council’s Appointment)

Term Expires: March 1, 2024

These are four-year terms. Board meets monthly.

Women: 6

                Senatorial District 15:   5

                Senatorial District 29:   5
1. HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD:
Brian Luedtke                                                                                                    Open for Nominations

(Historic District Preservation Society)                                                (Council’s Appointment)

Eligible to succeed

Term Expired: January 31, 2022

Cathy Williams                                                                                                Open for Nominations

(Historic Columbus Foundation)                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

Not Eligible to succeed

Term Expired: January 31, 2022

William Bray                                                                                                                Open for Nominations

(Columbus Homebuilders Assoc.)                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

Not Eligible to succeed

Term Expired: January 31, 2022

Councilor Woodson is nominating Toney Johnson to succeed Cathy Williams as the Historic Columbus Foundation representative.

These are three-year terms. Board meets monthly.

Women: 6

                Senatorial District 15:   10

                Senatorial District 29:   1
1. PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARD:
Darlene Small                                                                                                Open for Nominations

(Alternate Member 3)                                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

Not Eligible to succeed

                Term Expired: December 31, 2021

Dr. Shanita Pettaway                                                                                Open for Nominations

(Alternate Member 5)                                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

Resigned

                Term Expires: December 31, 2022

The terms are three years. Board meets monthly.

Women: 3

                Senatorial District 15:   5

                Senatorial District 29:   3
1. PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION:
Dr. Xavier McCaskey                                                                                Open for Nominations

Eligible to succeed                                                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

Term Expires: March 31, 2022

The terms are three years. Board meets twice a month.

Women: 3

                Senatorial District 15:   5

                Senatorial District 29:   3

CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B.H. "Skip" Henderson, III, Presiding INVOCATION: Offered by Rev. Earnestine Campbell at Epworth United Methodist Church of Columbus, Georgia PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson

MINUTES

UPDATE:

PROCLAMATIONS:

RESOLUTION

REQUESTS FOR AUTHORIZATION:

PRESENTATIONS:

CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA

ORDINANCES

RESOLUTIONS

PUBLIC AGENDA

CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA

PURCHASES

UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS

BID ADVERTISEMENT

CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA

ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED

BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED

CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B.H. "Skip" Henderson, III, Presiding

INVOCATION: Offered by Rev. Earnestine Campbell at Epworth United Methodist Church of Columbus, Georgia

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson